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Gone With The Quilt – Short

October 27 - November 2

Oct 27- Nov 03, 2024

Pricing: Shared Double Room – $2,695/ Add $1350 For Single

$2,695

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"Autumn in the South"

Day 1
New Orleans LA

French Quarter New Orleans
New Orleans

Afternoon check-in to the historic “Maison Dupuy” hotel located just blocks from Jackson Square and Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. (B)

**For an evening of fun we suggest Mulate’s, enjoy Cajun food, live music and dancing. Mulate’s serves as the ideal
introduction to Cajun Country.

Day 2
New Orleans LA

Steamboat
Natchez Steamboat Cruise

Breakfast at “Vacherie” located close to the hotel and then depart on a walking tour of the French Quarter with your guide. Lunch aboard the “Natchez” for a steamboat cruise on the mighty Mississippi with a live jazz band. Afternoon at leisure. New Orleans, the home of the Francophone Creole and the Anglophone American has over 85 square blocks designated as a National Historic District. Much to see, Jackson Square to Bourbon Street world famous restaurants such as Paul Prudhomme’s, Emeril LaGasse or Arnaud’s..take your pick! Exploring the French Quarter by night is a must, visit a jazz or blues club for the best local music or listen to a street musician who plays for tips . (B, L)

Day 3
New Orleans LA – White Castle LA

White Castle Louisiana
Oak Alley Plantation

This is your last morning in New Orleans, breakfast at Vacherie then checkout. Depart from New Orleans then drive along the banks of the “Ole Miss” passing the “Great River Road Plantation Parade”. Today’s visit is the “Oak Alley Plantation” – “The Grand Dame of the Great River Road.” Imagine Scarlet O’Hara having barbecue at Twelve Oaks Plantation and charming the red headed Tarleton boys – Oak Alley fulfills that visual image. What a beautiful way to spend a fall day than at one of the most spectacular settings in the old south. Tour the mansion, the slave quarters and the civil war encampment. Enjoy a luncheon buffet and then explore on your own. Depart in the afternoon for Nottaway Plantation located in White Castle for your overnight accommodation. (B)

Day 4
White Castle LA – Lafayette LA

Evangeline Oak
The Evangeline Oak

Enjoy a plantation style breakfast then depart for the heart of Cajun Country. Travel the back-road’s of Louisiana through swamp lands and tall cypresses trailing Spanish moss, vast expanses of sugarcane and small communities with old cajun style cabins.

Arrive in Lafayette and meet your “Cajun” guide, Danny Bonaventure who is of Cajun descent and has over 35 years experience. Danny is well qualified to help you appreciate some of the treasures that this region has to offer.

Visit Vermillionville a heritage and folk-life park that brings to life the early days of Cajun and creole settlers in Louisiana (mid-1700-late 1800s).
Costumed crafts people and artisans conduct demonstrations of their talent. Several historic homes and numerous artifacts from the time period are laid out as they would have been if someone were living there.

Check in at the Drury Inn & Suites your home for the next two nights. Freshen up then depart for dinner at Prejean’s Cajun Restaurant with live Cajun Music and delicious authentic Cajun/Creole food. (B)

“laissez les bons temps rouler” – “Let the Good Times Roll”.

Day 5
Lafayette LA

Atchafalaya River
The Beautiful Atchafalaya Wilderness

Breakfast then depart for Henderson Louisiana for your morning adventure into the Atchafalaya Swamp Wilderness. You are accompanied by a naturalist expert where you will see birds, alligators and other animals in this unique environment with its beautiful nature. A peaceful and beautiful tour by boat in one of the worlds natural wonders. Truly a tour for your “bucket list”.

Enjoy a leisurely lunch in at one of Lafayettes local eateries.

Your last stop today is to J & B Quilting Fabric located in Sunset a few miles north of Lafayette. Dinner tonight at the “Cracker Barrel Country Store” located right next door to your hotel. (b)

Day 6
Lafayette LA – Houston TX

FULL DAY AT THE QUILT FESTIVAL
Depart Lafayette after breakfast for the two hour drive to Houston, Texas. Upon arrival in Houston you will go directly to the quilt show at the George Brown Convention Hall. You have been registered for the show and will have your tickets in hand.

Lunch on your own at one of the many food courts located in the convention hall.

Your hotel is located just a few blocks from the convention hall. After spending the day at the show you will check-in to the Springhill Suites Hotel. Freshen up and then transfer to “Maggianos” a top rated Italian Restaurant for a farewell dinner. (B)

Houston International Quilt Festival
Houston International Quilt Festival

Credit: Texas Tripper

Day 7
Houston TX - International Quilt Festival

LAST DAY AT THE QUILT FESTIVAL
The International Quilt Festival Houston is one of the premier quilting trade events in America with over 60,000 visitors each year.Talented quilt artists are present in huge numbers at this convention.There are over 500 varieties of quilts represented not to mention quilting machines, sewing tools, fabrics and over 22 special exhibits. Enjoy a full day at the show.

Return to hotel and overnight.(B)

Day 8-Houston TX – Home

Full American Breakfast at the hotel. If time allows take a cab from the hotel to The Galleria for shopping or relax at the hotel. Group transfer provided to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for your return flight home. (B)

We offer additional days at both the beginning of tour and at end for clients that wish more time at quilt show. Also can arrange your arrival transfer in Atlanta. Ask for details.

Details

Start:
October 27
End:
November 2
Cost:
$2,695
Deposit:
$300 per person

Organizer

US Quilt Tours
Phone
864-263-7962
Email
info@usquilttours.com
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